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Wyoming Water Resources Data System
The Water Resources Data System is a clearinghouse of hydrological and climatological data for the State of Wyoming
http://www.wrds.uwyo.edu/
World Water Day
Focuses on international water issues such as working to alleviate poverty and hunger, sustainable development, environmental integrity, and human health.
http://www.worldwaterday.org/
Hydrology-Related Internet Resources
Compiled and maintained at Pacific Northwest National Laboratories.
http://hydrologyweb.pnl.gov/
WaterHistory.org
Articles explore prehistoric and historic water projects worldwide.
http://www.waterhistory.org/
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Water
US federal agency responsible for protecting and improving water quality. Site includes details of national water programs, online library, local information, laws, and kids page.
http://www.epa.gov/ow/
Institute of Hydraulic Engineering, University Stuttgart
Lists areas of research, degrees offered, and publications.
http://www.iws.uni-stuttgart.de/index.en.h...
WaterModeling.org
Mailing list, technical glossary, and other information for professionals. Focused on computer modeling for hydrology and hydraulic engineering.
http://www.watermodeling.org/
Waternunc.com
Portal site for water businesses and the topic of water management, particularly in France.
http://www.waternunc.com/gb/indexgb.htm
Aral Sea Story
About this body of water, which was once the fourth biggest inland sea in the world and is drying up, and the impact of its destruction on the people who live in Kazakhstan near its northern shores.
http://nailaokda.8m.com/
Water Bank
Site dedicated to creating a marketplace for buyers and sellers of water rights, water utilities and water sources such as springs.
http://www.waterbank.com/
Hydrologic Engineering Center (HEC)
Information on research related to hydrologic engineering and water resources planning and management. Conducts research, training, planning, analysis, and technical assistance, and incorporates state-of-the-art procedures and techniques into manuals and comprehensive computer programs.
http://www.hec.usace.army.mil/
Water Librarians' Home Page
Resources for librarians in water agencies and similar institutions.
http://www.interleaves.org/~rteeter/waterl...
Spatial Hydrology
Internet directory for hydrologic modeling, GIS, GPS and remote sensing.
http://www.spatialhydrology.com/
University of Minnesota Extension Service -- Water Quality
Information for citizens interested in water quality, for water educators, and for Extension personnel. Extensive collection of links and other resources.
http://www3.extension.umn.edu/water/
World Water Resources and Their Use
Information on quantities and forms of water worldwide, including discharge of rivers, as well as water use and demand. From UNESCO and Russian State Hydrologic Institute.
http://espejo.unesco.org.uy/
University of New South Wales Water Research Laboratory
Information about research and consulting in hydrology, hydraulics, groundwater, coastal engineering, and related areas.
http://www.wrl.unsw.edu.au/index.php3
Snow Hydrology Research Group, UC Santa Barbara
Information about research on watershed hydrology and modeling, remote sensing, and data management. Freely downloadable software for snow hydrology and hydrochemistry.
http://www.icess.ucsb.edu/hydro/hydro.html
Watershed Atlas of the Allegheny River
Rich source of information about the environmental resources of the Allegheny River watershed and how human activities affect water quality and the environment.
http://www.watershedatlas.org/index.html
International Network on Water, Environment, and Health
Part of United Nations University. Fosters the application of appropriate technologies to meet water needs and assist environmental industries in developing countries.
http://www.inweh.unu.edu/inweh/
USGS -- Water Resources of the United States
Information about water resources from the U.S. Geological Survey. Topics include ground water, surface water, water use, water quality, acid rain, toxic substances hydrology.
http://water.usgs.gov/
Water Web Consortium
Internet directory, webring, online forums, and international workshops intended to promote the sharing of information concerning water and the earth's environment.
http://www.waterweb.org/
Canada and Freshwater - Experience and Practices
1998 report about the state of national water quantity, use, and quality. Provides an overview of sustainable water management in Canada encompassing partnerships, an ecosystem approach, and the role of science, as well as a perspective on international concerns related to freshwater.
http://www.sdinfo.gc.ca/reports/en/monogra...
USEPA - Biological Indicators of Watershed Health
Water quality and how aquatic life (fish, invertebrates, algae) is used to measure the overall health of the nation's waters. Lots of links to state and federal programs as well as other sites.
http://www.epa.gov/bioindicators/
Christina River Basin / Watershed of Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania
Information hub and method of public outreach for enhancing informed public participation in watershed management in the Christina River Basin of Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania.
http://www.wr.udel.edu/cb/index.html
Portail sur l'eau de l'Unesco
Il vise à améliorer l'accès à l'information concernant l'eau douce et présente le programme mondial pour l'évaluation des ressources en eau.
http://www.unesco.org/water/
Hillslope and Watershed Hydrology Lab, Oregon State University
Conducts research on the hydrologic cycle, particularly runoff generation processes in diverse watersheds. Includes publications and presentations, information about opportunities for students, and related links.
http://www.cof.orst.edu/cof/fe/watershd/
EDF Chemical Scorecard
Toxic Release Inventory data for the US. Sources and amounts of toxic chemicals released to air and water. Also has information on health effects and other topics.
http://www.scorecard.org/
Aquatic Environments
This comprehensive web-site details the aquatic habitats, animals and plants of Canada. Explore National Parks, go bird-watching or find out which animals live in the water near you.
http://www.aquatic.uoguelph.ca/
UW Extension water & natural resources
Information about water quality programs and related environmental concerns in Wisconsin.
http://clean-water.uwex.edu/
MedBioWorld's Hydrology, Marine Science, Freshwater Science & Aquaculture Journals
Extensive bioscience journal directory.
http://www.medbioworld.com/cgi-bin/display...
Asian Water Scientist Network
Includes a directory of water scientists in Asia and worldwide listings of upcoming conferences of possible interest.
http://members.tripod.com/awsn/
Resources for the Future Library: Water
Research reports (PDF format) and project summaries related to economic and policy aspects of water allocation/management and water quality improvement. Sample topics include marketing water, water as a source of international conflict, economic value of fresh water, and cross-media pollution.
http://www.rff.org/environment/water.htm
Water - European Environmental Agency
Collection of reports, links, and data sets on European water resources topics.
http://themes.eea.europa.eu/Specific_media...
Canada's Toxic Release Inventory
Information about releases of pollutants into air, water and land. From Environment Canada.
http://www.ec.gc.ca/pdb/npri/
Water Resources Engineering Management
MSc in Water Environmental Engineering and Management. Taught by Glasgow University and Heriot-Watt University.
http://www.civil.gla.ac.uk/Postgraduate/wr...
Marin County Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program
Public education resource about watersheds, water quality, and preventing water pollution.
http://mcstoppp.org/
Environment Canada's Freshwater Web site: Frames version
Organized by issue, the site is designed to educate us about the importance and extent of fresh water in Canada. Topics include: the nature of water, water management, policy and legislation, and water and culture. Also links to other water-related Web sites.
http://www.ec.gc.ca/water/index.htm
Water Online
For water and wastewater professionals. Industry news, regulatory updates, latest technology announcements and employment opportunities
http://www.wateronline.com/
Delaware's Pollution Control Strategy
Working through Tributary Action Teams it is designed to educate about water pollution prevention in Delaware's watersheds. Includes resources to learn how to be effective in preventing water pollution.
http://www.dnrec.state.de.us/water2000/Sec...
UCOWR: Universities Council on Water Resources
Purpose is to provide a comprehensive information resource for water professionals.
http://www.ucowr.siu.edu/
University of Florida Water Resources Research Center
Coordination and funding of research projects in the state. Includes project abstracts, reports and publications, calls for papers and upcoming conferences, and links.
http://www.ce.ufl.edu/~wrrc/
US Water News
Halstead based water information center.
http://www.uswaternews.com/homepage.html
Australian Water Web
A web site built by the students and teachers of Casino High School, NSW, Australia. Plan to present information about our local waterways, projects and world wide discussion forums. Topics: wetlands, platypus.
http://www.wolfweb.com.au/water/
Netherlands Water Partnership - Water Information Network
Comprehensive database of the Netherlands water community. Includes information on organisations with their geographic/technical areas of expertise, water projects, and international water events. Describes water issues and projects in all parts of the world.
http://www.nwp.nl/
Isotopes in Water and Environmental Management
Uses of isotopes (both stable and radioactive) and isotope data in hydrology. Source is IAEA.
http://www.iaea.org/Publications/Booklets/...
The World's Water
Supplement to a book by Peter H. Gleick. Comprehensive data on worldwide freshwater resources and associated political, economic, scientific, and technological issues.
http://www.worldwater.org/
GIWA - Global International Waters Assessment
Led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the aim of GIWA is to produce a comprehensive and integrated global assessment of international waters. Information is available in English, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Russian, Spanish, and Swedish.
http://www.giwa.net/
World Water Conservation
Reports on the status of water supply and water-saving measures at various locations around the world.
http://worldwaterconservation.com/
Global Water Partnership
They support integrated water resources management programmes by collaboration, at their request, with governments and existing networks and by forging new collaborative arrangements.
http://www.gwpforum.org/
California Bay-Delta Authority
About programs to develop and implement a long-term comprehensive program to restore ecological health and improve water management in the San Francisco Bay-Delta ecosystem.
http://calwater.ca.gov/
Southeast Watershed Research Laboratory
Branch of the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) collecting water resource related data to monitor the environment as it is affected by land use.
http://www.ars.usda.gov/main/site_main.htm...
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